[patch30]

I really liked the topic this week and I think it ties in very nicely with where we are.

It's about The Right Mix - and - What Foods Groups (or Macronutrients ) really satisfy you. I've gotta tell you I took this two ways... 1) what foods - when I eat them really stave off hunger and cravings... and 2) what thrills (e.g. satisfies) my taste buds and tummy.

The Food Groups are:
Protein, Carbs, and Fats (yum!)

These satisfactions can be different for each of us.

I know when I consciously eat proteins and fruits, I am less hungry and less likely to crave those sweet and salty munchies.

But let my nose get a whiff of KFC or French Fries and I cry out for those carbo/fat filled food sensations. NOT the right mix, eh?

So what's the right mix for you? How would you plan to On Program satisfy yourself? How can you creatively increase your eating satisfaction? What can you do this week to put the "right mix" to work for you?

And what challenges are coming up this week that might need special attention re: the mix?

[kena]

Happy new week everyone. The weather has finally improved. I'm just getting ready to leave for the day and I'm going to walk home from work. I'd much rather get some fresh air than use my treadmill in front of the tv. Here are my numbers from last week:

Monday 24 (20 min. run)
Tuesday 22 (20 min. run)
Wednesday 23 (30 min. walk)
Thursday 24 (no exercise)
Friday 25 (no exercise)
Saturday - Estimate 30ish (lost track of points and no exercise)
Sunday 26 (20m min. run)

Included with my runs are warm up cool down, sit ups, etc. etc. So, it's a bit more rigorous than it initially seems. (Sounds like I'm justifying only running 20 min.) Oh well.

Food challenges for me are sweets and the cravings I get for fat. I can easily dig into a jar of Peanut Butter with a spoon which is dangerous. I don't seem to crave carbs such as bread as much as I used to.

The right mix for me is eat enough to satisfy me then I don't crave. Does that make sense. I can't deal with skimpy little meals, I need substance. Lots of veggies with some protein works well for me. Also, if I overdose on salad I know I'm headed for trouble.

Hope everyone is having a good week - keep up the hard work everyone! Gotta run (or should I say walk) home.

Kena

[lalala]

Hmm.

I don't know right now what the right mix is.

I suppose salt and protein with a few cruciferious veggies and
I would be in 7th heaven.

My week is shaping up pretty well. I am now exploring the issues of why I can't seem to get through this plateau. Stay tuned.

My goal for the week: not eating when I get back from the gym at night - I don't deserve a reward.

lala

[Seasaw]

Guess I'm with lala on this topic - I'm not really sure.

I do know that once I get on a roll (pun intended) with high-fat/high-calorie food, I react like a junkie in that I have a really hard time to stop. I've been in that mode for a few weeks and am trying desperately to get back on track but it's been difficult.

I won't post my numbers for last week because they would not reflect in any way what I actually ate. I only recorded the things I wanted to eat, and didn't bother to write down all of the extras.

I'm ever hopeful though. Had another good run last nite.

I like this week's topic Patch and I intend to give it some thought and maybe experiment a little over the next few days. I'm headed out of town until Sunday - should be much temptation food-wise, but I hope to get lots of exercise - skating, swimming and running.

See you all next week.

[MelissaL]

This topic helped me tremendously last year...I was having trouble being hungry all the time..it seemed I was no sooner done eating a meal that I was back in the kitchen searching the cupboards. For me the right mix is avoiding fruits and making sure I have protein with each of my meals.

Creativity is a must with me and I need to make sure I have variety or else I get bored. I switch things around but for the most part I try to stay with things that I know work. If I eat too many carbs I feel empty and will look for something to satisfy me.

Comfort foods is a whole other subject for me--noodles, potatoes are right up on the top of the list.

I don't have any major challenges this week. Last week was a different story. I try to make sure I get what I need to keep me on even ground. I can tell when I don't get the protein in my daily intake. Anyway, my week went pretty well point wise except for Saturday when I had a Bridal Tea AND a buffet dinner.

Wed: 20.5
Thur: 22
Fri: 22
Sat: 32
Sun: 25
Mon: 20
Tue: 18

Weight: 142.4 - stayed exactly the same as last week

[patch30]

Great going Melissa - looks like even with a challenging last week you maintained.

Well, the danish I had this morning cost me 10 pts - as Laurel aptly said - UNFAIR! - but yes, it was mighty tasty. Lala, and you too Melissa - actually everyone at one time or another - has said just get back on the 'wagon'. So I had a right mix lunch of 1/2 of small grilled chicken breast, some raw carrots, a 1/2 c of black beans and and apple. A good mix. and ya know... I'm pretty well sated.

Like Seasaw, I need to reflect on what really satisfies me.

Lala -- last time I was on a plateau, my WW leader had me switch around the amounts I was allocating to the food groups. She really upped the protein, and (grrrrr) significantly lowered the carbs. She also advised having the fruits and carbs in the morning / early afternoon. But I could not give up my 2 pt dessert after dinner. I did though try not to eat much later than 7pm.

Now however with DH not coming home 'til 7 - 7:30pm that ain't happening! I just really watch the carbs at night. Lala - forgive me - I know you know this stuff

[mpinkham]

With my conference Wed and Thurs, can't WI. Those are the only two WW days in my area. But according to my home scale I either maintained or lost a half a lb., which is amazing since I totally ignored my new range this week and ate as if I was still over 150 but still better than ignoring WW entirely.

Range: 18-23 (at least it is supposed to be)

Thurs 23.5
Fri 23
Sat 27
Sun 24.5
Mon 24
Tue 22
Wed 26

[patch30]

Keep it up Myra - I think the 18 - 25 pt range is just fine for us "losers" who are under 150. I'm weighing in around 128 these days and if I'm lucky - I'm averaging 25-30 daily and maintaining. When I consciously average between 20 - 25 I lose.
Go figure!

OK here are the points for this week so far...

M --- 22 (bnkd 3 / act 5)
Tu -- 40 - 8 ^ = 32 pts
W -- 28
Th -- 21 (bnkd 4, earned 1 act pt)
F --- 25
Sa -- 31 - 6 bnkd/act pts = 25 (earned 10 act pts)
Sun - 27

[patch30]

I guess we all took off the weekend!